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Removal (Villager)

  1. Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove starter motor. Disconnect Transmission Range (TR) switch electrical connector. Disconnect 2 electrical connectors mounted on electrical connector mounting brackets. Remove electrical connector mounting brackets.
  2. Disconnect crankshaft position sensor electrical connector and remove sensor. Remove oil filler tube. Remove upper transaxle mounting bolts. Raise and support vehicle. Remove left inner splash shield. Remove axle shafts. See AXLE SHAFT - FRONT article in DRIVE AXLES.
  3. Drain transmission fluid. Remove exhaust pipe bracket. Remove front and rear transaxle-to-engine brace. Remove flexplate inspection cover. Disconnect shift cable from transmission bracket and TR switch.
  4. Disconnect necessary electrical and ground connections. Remove vehicle speed sensor. Disconnect breather tube. Remove flexplate-to-torque converter bolts. Disconnect oil cooler lines from transaxle and plug all openings.
  5. Support transaxle with transmission jack. Remove transaxle-to-engine bolts. Remove front and rear transaxle mounts. Remove transaxle from vehicle.